Ceramics and ...
What I make I feel comes from me ………
When you look around at everything ………
There is beautiful design everywhere ………
Yet it is made in a factory ,often without thoughts of ………
Nothing left of the human soul ……..
Completely dehumanised soulless beauty……
Like talking to a wall waiting for an answer…..nothing
Yes what I make I feel comes from me …………
Designed yet often not thought out
Fingerprints, imperfect forms, distortion, soul
A human expression ……………
わたしが感じて、わたしがつくるものはわたしの中から……
わたしのまわりにあるものすべてから…..
どこにでも、美しいデザインはあり…..
けれど工場でつくられているもの、深く考えることなく…..
人間のもつ心もなく….
完全に人間疎外、心なしの美しさ….
壁に向かいはなしかけているのと一緒…..答えはない
そう、わたしが感じて、わたしがつくるものはわたしの中から….
デザインしているけど、あまりよく考えていない
指跡、不完全なかたち、曲がっている、心
心ある人間の表現…..
Decoration
Is a language of images And patterns
My main influence is from the Momoyama period in Japan
Yet one must use reflections of this modern world
And build up-on the traditions
Towards something new .
Wheel work
Mostly self taught until studying under Koie Ryoji
I use techniques that hopefully give life to clay
Beauty comes from being , being comes from movement
For this clay that I work
1971 Born Auckland, New Zealand
1986 Worked as slipcaster, Halls Industries , Auckland
1988 Studied at Carrington Polytechnic, Craft and Design course
1989 Moved to Sydney, studied at East Sydney Tech Ceramic School, discovered Momoyama pots.
1993 Worked at Sturt Craft Centre, Mittagong, N.S.W, Australia. Self-directed study. Built and fired an anagama kiln. Experimented and studied traditional shino glaze.
In that time lived for short periods in Dubbo, NSW, and studied under a Japanese potter. Built and fired a noborigama kiln
1995 First visit to Japan to further my study of shino.
1997 Rented studio in Mashiko Japan. Began working in porcelain, Oribe, Kizeto and Hikidashi techniques. Built second anagama kiln for firing and study of shino glazes.
EXHIBITIONS IN JAPAN:
1996 Studied under professor Koie Ryoiji at his Kamiyahagi studio, working in the Mino style of pots.
1993 Worked at Sturt Craft Centre, Mittagong, N.S.W, Australia. Self-directed study. Built and fired an anagama kiln. Experimented and studied traditional shino glaze.
In that time lived for short periods in Dubbo, NSW, and studied under a Japanese potter. Built and fired a noborigama kiln
1995 First visit to Japan to further my study of shino.
1997 Rented studio in Mashiko Japan. Began working in porcelain, Oribe, Kizeto and Hikidashi techniques. Built second anagama kiln for firing and study of shino glazes.
EXHIBITIONS IN JAPAN:
1996 Studied under professor Koie Ryoiji at his Kamiyahagi studio, working in the Mino style of pottery.
1999 April:solo exhibition, Space Nico Gallery, Kasama City
1999 April:group exhibition Kyouei Gama Gallery, Tokoname City
1999 August:solo exhibition Moegi gallery, Mashiko Town
1999 September solo exhibition Toko gallery, Mashiko town
1999 September art installation Toko art space, Jonaizaka Mashiko Town
1999 October solo exhibition Shirahagi gallery, Kamakura City
1999 December group exhibition Kyoueigama, Tokoname City
2000 Marchsolo exhibition Kouzuma gallery, Yokohama
2000 April solo exhibition Kofukudo gallery, Shizuoaka city
2000 June solo exhibition Shirahagi gallery, Kamakura City
2000 July solo exhibition Toko gallery, Mashiko Town
2000 July art installation Toko Art Space, Jonaizaka Mashiko town
2001 solo exhibition Kyouei Gama gallery, Tokoname City
2001 Februarysolo exhibition Shinju gallery Tokyo
2001 August solo exhibition Moegi gallery, Mashiko Town
2001 Septembersolo exhibition Toko gallery, Mashiko Town
2001 September art installation Toko Art Space Jonaizaka Mashiko Town
2002 Septembersolo exhibition Kai gallery, Tokyo
2002 September solo exhibition Shirahagi, Kamakura City
2002 October solo exhibition Iwama gallery, Okasaki City
2003 Marchtwo person show Toko gallery, Mashiko Town
2003 April solo exhibition Tas Tas gallery, Kanuma City
2003 June solo exhibition Mukuri Gallery, Tokyo
2003 September solo exhibition Kai gallery, Tokyo
2003 October solo exhibition Nico gallery, Kasama city
2003 December solo exhibition Shirahagi gallery, Kamakura City
2004 February solo exhibition Akamama gallery, Gunma
2004 Maysolo exhibition Kyouei Gama gallery, Tokoname City
2004 June solo exhibition Kai gallery, Tokyo
2004 September solo exhibition Moegi gallery, Mashiko Town
2004 November solo exhibition Shirahagi gallery, Kamakura
2005 February solo exhibition Kai gallery, Tokyo
2005 April solo exhibition Ustuwa So So gallery, Ehime Pref
2005 April group exhibitionMoegi, Mashiko town
2005 May solo exhibition Kusamusubi gallery, Ustunomiya City
2005 June solo exhibition Shirahagi gallery, Kamakura City
2005 July Two person show Takahashi Saitoh gallery, Ibaragi Pref
2005 September solo exhibition Kyouei Gama gallery, Tokoname
and workshop
2005 October solo exhibition Sai gallery, Koriyama City
2005 November solo exhibition Tas Tas gallery, Kanuma City
2006 Established a permanent kiln and studio at Mashiko.
built 3rd wood fired kiln and experimental charcoal and wood raku kiln
2006 March solo exhibition Shirahagi gallery, Kamakura City
2006 June solo exhibition Kusamusubi gallery, Ustunomiya
2006 September solo exhibition Tougendo gallery, Sendai city
2006 November solo exhibition Tampuso gallery, Utsunomiya city
2007 Established Aaron Scythe Homepage start, supported by Trad meister club,Tokyo
2007 March solo exhibition Tampuso gallery, Utsunomiya
2007 September solo exhibition Kyouei Gama gallery, Tokoname City
2007 November solo exhibition Shu gallery, Hyougo pref
2007 December solo exhibition Tanpuso gallery, Utsunomiya
2008 January solo exhibition Tanpuso gallery, Ustnomiya
2008 April solo exhibition Tampuso gallery, Tokyo
2008 August solo exhibition Moegi gallery, Mashiko Town
2008 September solo exhibition Trad Meister, gallery Tokyo
and web exhibition
2009 February solo exhibition Trad Meister, gallery, Tokyo
and web exhibition
2009 March solo exhibition Tas Tas gallery, Kanuma City
2009 March solo exhibition Shu gallery, Hyougo Pref
2009 May solo exhibition Moegi honten gallery, Mashiko Town
and performance art
2009 May solo exhibition Junction city cafe gallery, Tokyo
2009 July solo web exhibition Trad Meister gallery, Tokyo
2009 September solo exhibition Kyouei Gama gallery, Tokoname City
and workshop
2009 November solo exhibition Tanpuso gallery, Utsunomiya
2010 January solo exhibition Tas Tas gallery, Kanuma City
2010 March two person showIchinokura Sakazuki Museum, Tajimi City
2010 May web exhibition Trade meister gallery, Tokyo
2010 August solo exhibition Moegi gallery, Mashiko Town
2010 October solo exhibition Tougendo gallery, Sendai City
2010 October web exhibitionsTrad Meister gallery, Tokyo
2010 November solo exhibition Trad Meister gallery, Tokyo
2011 Due to earthquake and meltdown, workshop and 4 shows cancelled
2011 Returned to New Zealand following the Fukushima meltdown
2011 March solo exhibition Trad Meister gallery, Tokyo
2011 June workshop Auckland Studio Potters Association
2011 September web exhibition Trad Meister gallery
2011 September group exhibitionWaikato society of potters
2012 Established studio workshop Te Aroha, began working in terracotta and san cai glazes
2012 February Guest exhibitor Arts Post gallery, Hamilton, WPA
2012 April web exhibition Trad meister gallery, Tokyo
2012 June 2 person show Trad Meister gallery,Tokyo
2012 November solo exhibition Ichinokura Sakazuki Museum, Tajimi City
2011 November 2 person show Inspirit gallery, Hamilton
2012 solo exhibition Arts Post Gallery, Hamilton
2013 February 2 person show Form gallery, Christchurch
2013 web exhibition Trad Meister gallery, Tokyo
2013 August group exhibition Masterworks Gallery, Auckland
2013 November group exhibition Inspirit gallery, Hamilton
2013 November group exhibition Waikato Museum, Hamilton Waiclay
2014 studio workshop Whanganui
2014 February web exhibition Trad Meister gallery Tokyo
2014 solo exhibition Bread and Butter gallery, Whitianga
2015 February solo exhibition Masterworks gallery, Auckland
2015 February group exhibition Avid gallery, Wellington
2015 March solo exhibition Ichinokura Sakasuki Museum, Tajimi City
2015 March solo exhibition Tree object space desire gallery, Whanganui
2015 April workshop Auckland Studio Potters Association
2015 June solo exhibition Form Gallery, Christchurch
2015 Nov workshop Wellington potters
2016 February solo exhibition Avid gallery, Wellington
2016 July workshop Hands on Hawks Bay Conference
2016 July group exhibition Kina Gallery , New Plymouth
2016 Oct web exhibition Trad Meister Gallery ,Tokyo
2017 June Group show Corvi-Mora Gallery , London
2017 July Group show Masterworks , Auckland
2017 Sept Group show Ichinokura Sakazuki Museum ,Tajimi City
2017 Oct Workshop Auckland studio potters
2017 Oct Group show Schaller Gallery , America
2017 Oct Solo show Moegi gallery ,Mashiko
2017 Nov Guest exhibitor Fire and Clay , Pah Homestead , Auckland
2017 Nov Solo show Avid Gallery ,Wellington
2018 March Solo show The Vivian Gallery ,Matakana
2018 May Group show masterworks gallery ( auckland art fair )
2018 June. Group show. masterworks gallery , Auckland
2018 July. Group show Kura , Auckland
2018 Oct. Solo show Masterworks gallery , Auckland
2018 Nov Solo show Ichinokura sakasuki museum , Tajimi Japan
2018 Dec. Solo show The Vivian gallery , Matakana
2019 feb Solo show Form Gallery , Christchurch
2019 April print Solo Show. Weasel gallery , Hamilton
2019 may Auckland art fair Masterworks Gallery , Auckland
2019 nov Solo Show Avid Gallery ,Auckland
2019 nov Group show. Masterworks Gallery ,Auckland
2019 nov Group show. The Stratford Gallery , UK
2019 dec Solo Show The Vivian Gallery , Matakana
2020 Jan Group show Milford Galleries ,Dunedin
2020 Feb Solo Show. The Poi Room , Auckland
2020 July Group Show Milford galleries ,Queenstown
2020 Oct. Group Show. Milford Galleries,Queenstown
2020 Nov Group show Milford Galleries,Queenstown
2021 Jan. Solo Show A Gallery , Whanganui
2021 Feb. Group Show Te Tuhi Art Gallery ,Auckland
2021 April Solo Show The Stratford Gallery , UK
2021 Sept Solo Show Avid Gallery , Wellington
2021 Nov Group Show Quiet Dog Gallery , Nelson
2021 Dec Accepted as new member in AIC-ICA
2022 Feb Solo Show Masterworks Gallery, Auckland
2022 Feb Group Show Milford Galleries , Queenstown
2022 Mar Solo Show A Gallery, Whanganui
2022 Nov Solo Show. The Stratford Gallery , UK
2023 Mar Group Show Form Gallery , Christchurch
2023 Mar Solo Show A Galley, Whanganui
2023 Mar Workshop Nelson, NZ
2023 May Workshop Timaru, NZ
2023 Sep Group Show The Poi Room , Auckland
2023 Oct Solo Show Milford Galleries, Queenstown
2023 Nov Solo Show Avid Gallery , Wellington
In Japan: Over a 16 year period I held over 60 solo shows and participated in many group exhibitions.
I have held workshops and appeared on national television.
I have work in many pottery publications.
My work is held in many private collections throughout New Zealand Japan, Europe and America .